Introduction
The weddingsonline Wedding Survey results for 2023 are here and, after such a tumultuous 2021/22, itโs not surprising to see big shifts in wedding and hen party trends in Ireland.
Throughout the pandemic, thousands of weddings and hen parties were postponed (sometimes multiple times). Here at The Foxy Hen, we are still booking groups in for hen doโs for these groups into late 2023 and early 2024 as those delayed weddings finally get their day.
The one thing that hasnโt changed is that planning a hen party and handling all of the money is still stressful if you donโt have help. If youโre organising a hen weekend away in 2023 or 2024, let us know what youโre thinking! Weโd love to keep it stress-free and fabulous for you and your group.
The survey highlights
- Engagements are getting longer, with 57% of engagements now lasting over 18 months
- The average wedding budget in Ireland was โฌ29,550
- The average cost of a hen party in Ireland was โฌ202 per person
- 56% of couples went over their planned budget
- 43% of couples chose to have a religious ceremony, which is the first time this has fallen below half
- 21% of proposals took place in December, which is by far the most popular month to pop the question!
- 63% of couples chose to go on a Mini-Moon in Ireland before a honeymoon a few months later
- 63% of couples chose to have 4-8 members in their wedding parties
- The average number of weddings guests was 142 people
Our favourite wedding survey quote
โMake more decisions to suit [you], not everyone else.โ
โ A weddingsonline survey participant
Average spending on weddings
Over 1200 couples were quizzed for the 2023 wedding survey and they fessed up how much they spent (or will spend) on each part of their wedding and their hen and stag doโs. You can take this as inspiration or maybe use it as a goal to work down fromโฆ
The hen party
- Hen & Stag (per person): โฌ202
The bling
- Engagement Rings: โฌ3118
- Wedding Rings: โฌ1552
The reception
- Band: โฌ2247
- DJ: โฌ687
- Photographer: โฌ1856
- Videographer: โฌ1592
- Drinks Reception Entertainment: โฌ647
- Evening Entertainment: โฌ966
- Photobooth / Selfie mirror: โฌ546
Lookinโ pretty
- Wedding Dress: โฌ1807
- Makeup (bride only): โฌ104
- Makeup (per bridesmaid): โฌ73
- Hairstyling (per bride): โฌ91
- Hairstyling (per bridesmaid): โฌ68
- Bridesmaid Dresses (per bridesmaid): โฌ270
- Beauty Treatments (teeth, botox, tanning): โฌ423
- Accessories: โฌ392
- Price per suit: โฌ287
- Average number of suits bought: 4.6
The ceremony
- Ceremony Music: โฌ567
- Celebrant or other Officiant: โฌ501
Other costs
- Wedding Planner: โฌ1899
- Wedding Car: โฌ638
Food
- Wedding Cake: โฌ444
- Foodie Treats: โฌ399
Decor
- Dรฉcor (Ceremony): โฌ542
- Dรฉcor (Venue): โฌ906
- Flowers: โฌ751
- Invites: โฌ282
The honeymoon
- Honeymoon: โฌ5962
Conclusion
Taking the pulse of couples getting married in Ireland in 2023 through the weddingsonline wedding survey is even more important as we come out of COVID-19 and look ahead to the future of hen parties and weddings.
Are you planning a wedding and a hen party? Weโd love to hear from you about your plans!
